Today's NY Back Pages and Mets Headlines: 8/11/2026

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8/10/2026 Box Score: New York Mets 8 Atlanta Braves 5

A.J. Ewing*; LF 1 for 5; 1 double; 1 run; 3 Ks; Francisco Lindor#; SS 3 for 5; 1 HR; 1 double; 3 runs; 1 RBI; Bo Bichette; 3B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; Carson Benge*; RF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Jared Young*; 1B 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Marcus Semien; 2B 1 for 5; 3 Ks; Brett Baty*; LF 1 for 3; 1 HR; 1 run; 4 RBIs; 1 walk; Cristian Pache; LF 0 for 0; Luis Robert Jr.; PH-CF 0 for 1; 1 K; Jorge Polanco; DH 1 for 3; 1 walk; Francisco Alvarez; C 2 for 4; Christian Scott;  4 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 7 hits; 1 walk; 6 Ks; Jonathan Pintaro;  1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2 walks; 1 K; Nate Lavender*; (H, 3) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Daniel Duarte; (W, 1-0) 2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; Kodai Senga; (S, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 

James O'Connell NY Daily News: "The Amazin’s continued swinging the lumber in their 8-5 win on Monday night against the powerhouse Atlanta Braves for their seventh victory in their last eight games. Brett Baty’s first-inning grand slam and Francisco Lindor’s solo shot in the third were the two big blows for Andy Green’s squad."

SNY.TV: "A.J. Ewing led off the proceedings with a ground-rule double, and Bo Bichette singled him home two batters later. With the bases loaded and two outs, Brett Baty sent a moonshot over the right-center field fence for his eighth homer of the season and first career grand slam. "

AP Sports: "(Atlanta Pitcher Bryce) Elder nearly escaped the first inning after allowing just one run. With one out and Bichette on first, the Braves thought they had a double play. On a 3-2 count to Carson Benge, Bichette was caught stealing. The pitch was called a ball, wiping out the caught stealing...The challenge was not granted, keeping the inning alive, and Baty homered three batters later to give the Mets a 5-0 lead."

Mike Puma NY Post: "Christian Scott slogged through four innings and surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and one walk with six strikeouts. It was a second straight uninspiring start for the right-hander, who allowed three earned runs over five innings last week against the Guardians."

Brian Joura Mets360: "Nate Lavender and Daniel Duarte combined for three scoreless innings, serving as the bridge to the new closer, Kodai Senga. He struck out the first two batters he faced before allowing a walk. But Senga got the next batter to fly out, allowing him to earn his first MLB save."

NY Post: "Senga pitched a scoreless ninth and wanted the baseball as a keepsake from his first MLB save, except that Carson Benge — who caught the final out — had already thrown it to a fan."

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets vs. Braves Game Highlights (8/10/26) | MLB Highlights

SNY on YouTube: Kodai Senga on first career save, more Mets talk win in ATL opener - 8/10/26

Today's game:

Tue., Aug. 11 RHP Nolan McLean (8-7, 3.51) vs. LHP Martín Pérez (7-6, 3.14) 7:15 p.m. ET (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

8/10/26 Mets Roster Moves - Devin Williams to 15 Day IL, Jonathan Pintaro Recalled from AAA

New York Mets News, Scores, Stats & Standings | New York Post

• Kodai Senga gets first MLB save in place of injured closer — but Mets teammate costs him keepsake ball
• Brett Baty’s first career grand slam keeps runs coming for red-hot Mets in win over Braves
• Dave Dombrowski On Phillies Trade Deadline + How Jim Duquette Would Fix Mets | The Show Ep. 213
• Devin Williams hits IL after Mets deplete bullpen at deadline
• Can Kodai Senga blossom in his new bullpen role? Presented By Your Local Ford Stores
• Will Nate Lavender be in the Mets’ bullpen in 2027? | Presented By Your Local Ford Stores

SNY.tv:

• Mets ‘rallying around each other’ as post-deadline winning ways continue in Atlanta
• Mets’ Kodai Senga continues strong transition to high-leverage role, locking down first career save
• Brett Baty's grand slam powers Mets to 8-5 win over Braves
• Mets prospect Mitch Voit earns second consecutive Eastern League Player of the Week honor
• Devin Williams placed on IL with shoulder strain, Mets don't think it's 'long-term serious' situation

Metsmerized

• Baty’s First Career Slam Powers Mets Past Braves
• Game Chat: Mets vs Braves, 7:15 PM
• Series Preview: Scorching Mets Head to Atlanta
• Devin Williams Placed on IL With Shoulder Strain
• 3 Up, 3 Down: Fun Mets Power Past Pirates
• Voit Earns Second Straight Player of the Week Honor
• Players of the Week: Benge, Manaea Flourish
• Manaea’s Remarkable Mid-Season Turnaround Continues
• Mets Minors Recap: Billy Amick is a Smashing Machine

Amazin' Avenue

• Early offensive outburst enough to give Mets the win over Braves
• Mets vs. Braves: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/10/26
• Mets place Devin Williams on IL with right shoulder strain
• Monday Stat Party: To infinity and be-Yan
• Mets ride a good week into the bad place for series with Braves

Rising Apple Feed

• Jeff McNeil’s milestone reminds NY Mets fans of two important details from his era
• Insane Francisco Alvarez trade demands sets up for this offseason NY Mets trade
• Sean Manaea redemption tour continues, 3 NY Mets players who must join him

Faith and Fear in Flushing

• Hobie to Aggie to Weisenburger
• A Whole Lotta Not Much

Mets360

• Gut Reaction: Mets 8, Braves 5 (8/10/26)
• The Mets can use the lesson of Wayne Garrett when it comes to Jared Young

kinerskorner.com

• Mets Guilty of Elder Abuse ,then Hold on to Beat Braves 8-5
• Minor League Mondays: Randy Guzman Is Making Noise In Brooklyn

Mack's Mets

• Cautious Optimist -- Mets 2027 OD Roster (Version II)
• MACK - Let’s Get To Know –3B/2B/SS - Gabriel Arias
• Paul Articulates – Talking to the new guys – Jefferson Rojas

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MLB Links:

MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Red Sox get a run thanks to seldom-seen 'fourth out rule'
• Skubal gets 'nerves' in 1st LA start as Dodger: 'This one was special to me'
• With 1 week of hindsight, MLB execs recap a frenzied Trade Deadline
• Rays stay rolling as 8-run 8th secures 7th straight win
• Senga earns 1st save -- and can't believe he doesn't get the ball!
• Merrill the masher! Slugger belts 3rd HR in as many games in Padres' win
• Predicting this year's All-MLB Teams
• Painter crafts work of art with no-hit bid into sixth inning
• Red Sox set to activate Deadline prize Rutschman on Tuesday
• Did a midseason reinvention give the White Sox another ace reliever? 
• Down to their final strike, Smith saves Astros in 9th ... then Peña wins it in 10th
• Kremer gives unfriendly welcome to former team with 7-inning gem 
• Gore strikes out nine in first start after welcoming daughter
• The postseason schedule is out. Here’s what you need to know
• Feeling urgency after tough road trip, Dodgers conjure some clutch magic
• McAdoo's second MLB homer shows Schneider's willingness to ride hot hand
• Watch MiLB at Field of Dreams tonight on MLB Network
• Yelich knocks in Contreras with homer after both moved down in lineup
• Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained
• Taillon exits first Toronto home start with right forearm discomfort

AP Sports Headlines via the Winnipeg Free Press

• Brandon Nimmo’s single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid
• Merrill’s 2-run homer and Miller’s 30th save lead the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Brewers
• Ohtani scores go-ahead run in 7th, Dodgers rally to beat Royals 6-5 in Tarik Skubal’s home debut
• Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6
• Jeremy Peña hits go-ahead single, Isaac Paredes 2-run double in 10th as Astros rally past Giants 6-3
• Nolan Arenado hits 8th career grand slam, D-backs cruise in a 9-0 win over the Rockies
• Kodai Senga gets 1st career save but Mets rookie gives away souvenir ball in comical scene
• Tarik Skubal struggles with control but bounces back and has ‘a ton of fun’ in Dodgers home debut
• Brett Baty hits his first career grand slam to spark the Mets’ win over the Braves
• Confusing call in seventh inning gives Red Sox run in 2-1 loss to Blue Jays

MLB Trade Rumors

• MLB Mailbag: White Sox, Cubs, Mets, Skubal, Free Agency
• Bryse Wilson Elects Free Agency
• Rays, Jake Woodford Agree To Minor League Deal
• D-Backs To Use Zack Littell In Relief
• Giants Select Zach Morgan
• Giants’ Daniel Susac Diagnosed With Patellar Fracture
• Dodgers Select Charlie Barnes
• Angels Select Sammy Peralta
• Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi On IL With Elbow Inflammation
• Braves Release Jorge Mateo
• Athletics Designate Jonathan Ornelas For Assignment
• Diamondbacks Designate Paul Sewald For Assignment
• Mariners Claim Nolan Kingham
• Astros Claim Nelson Velázquez, Designate Shay Whitcomb For Assignment
• Marlins Claim Wikelman González

CBS Sports Headlines

• 2026 MLB playoff schedule: Dates set for full postseason bracket, including World Series start

FanGraphs Baseball

• Effectively Wild Episode 2516: Baseball Is So Back
• FanGraphs Power Rankings: August 3–9
• Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 8/10/26
• Max Scherzer Headlines a Big Weekend For Strikeout Feats
• Yordan Alvarez Is Getting Close to a Triple Crown

Today in Mets History: 

Born on this date:

• Bob Scheffing (1913)
• Bill Monbouquette (1936)
• Al Pedrique (1960)
• John Mitchell (1965)
• Wilfredo Tovar (1991)

Transactions:

New York Mets claimed Jeff Tam on waivers from the Cleveland Indians on August 11, 1999.

National Pastime.com: 

1963

In the second game of a doubleheader, Auburn's Paul Alspach strikes out 24 New York-Penn League Pirate batters en route to a 1-0 victory at Batavia's MacArthur Stadium. The 21-year-old Mets farmhand's performance breaks the NYPL's strikeout record of 20, previously shared by Jerry Kleinsmith (Jamestown, 1948) and Ron Owen (Hornell, 1955).

2004

During the memorial service at St. Patrick's Cathedral in front of pews packed with Mets fans, team owner Fred Wilpon and former broadcast partner Gary Thorne deliver eulogies remembering the late Hall of Famer Bob Murphy. At the age of 79, 'Murph' after supplying 42 years of Happy Recaps for the Mets and a half of a century broadcasting big-league games that included stints with the Red Sox and Orioles, lost his battle with lung cancer.

2005

Mets outfielders Carlos Beltran and Mike Cameron, running at full speed in an attempt to catch David Ross' seventh-inning short fly to short right-center, dive head-first into each other, causing a horrific on-field collision. Right fielder Cameron, who suffers a broken nose and multiple fractures of both cheekbones, will undergo facial surgery in San Diego, with his teammate faring a bit better, suffering a concussion and a small fracture in his cheekbone.

2015

The Blue Jays, Rays, Marlins, Mets, Indians, Cubs, Royals, White Sox, Twins, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Mariners, Padres, Dodgers, and Giants all win, marking the first time every home team is victorious in a full slate of games. The unique occurrence became a reality when the last two completed games end in extra innings in Cleveland and Seattle, with the host clubs enjoying a walk-off victory.

Baseball Reference:

1971: Dave Roberts for the Padres and Tom Seaver for the Mets lock up in a classic pitchers duel, both pitching shutout ball for 10 innings, at which point Seaver is replaced by a pinch-hitter, having compiled 14 strikeouts. Roberts stays in the game, though, and wins a 12-inning 1 - 0 shutout when Larry Stahl hits a lead-off double in the bottom of the 12th and scores when Mets C Jerry Grote throws the ball into the outfield when he attempts to steal third base. 

1988: After going 225 at bats‚ Gary Carter finally hits his 300th career home run as the Mets beat the Cubs, 9 - 6. 

2009: Australian Trent Oeltjen continues his hot streak since being purchased from AAA Reno on August 6th. The Diamondbacks outfielder bangs out four hits in a 6 - 2 win over the Mets and is now 12 for 24 since joining the team, earning the nickname "The Thunder from Down Under".

2010: Closer Francisco Rodriguez of the Mets is arrested at Citi Field after allegedly assaulting his father-in-law following tonight's 6 - 2 loss to the Colorado Rockies in which he did not pitch. He remains in police custody all night before a court appearance on August 12th and is placed on the restricted list by the Mets.